An entire village in the southwest of England is being marketed for sale with a price tag in excess of £11.5 million (S$24.18 million).
The Bantham Estate in south Devon (pictured) is on the market for the first time in 90 years through estate agents Strutt & Parker. It features 21 houses over 716 acres, two main boat houses, a harbour and an 18-hole golf course. According to the agents, the sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most uniquely diverse and unspoilt villages in the South Hams with potential for a considerable income.
For sale is Bantham Ham, Bantham Beach, various residential village properties, two substantial farmhouses, Bigbury Golf Course, parcels of land including a lease from the Duchy of Cornwall of the Fundus, Foreshore of a substantial part of the River Avon and several boat houses. The residential properties and farms are variously held under short-term and protected tenancies.
James Baker, Partner at Strutt & Parker Exeter, said: “This outstanding estate is one of the most exciting opportunities to have come to the market in South Devon for some time. After news of the sale was leaked last year, we had inquiries from all over the world and I’ve already got a list of more than 150 serious buyers — individuals and companies.”
First purchased by Lieutenant-Commander Charles Evans in 1919, the estate is currently owned and managed by family run Evans Estates (1956) Limited, who have worked tirelessly to preserve the villages natural beauty and community for nearly a century.
The picturesque thatched cottages, unbeatable sea views and long swathes of golden sand have long attracted many tourists, including one of the world’s most popular crime novelists Agatha Christie who wrote many of her books whilst staying at Burgh island just across the water.
Managed with the aim of keeping it undeveloped, the village remains small with no large commercial enterprises – a unique quality which has been the enduring attraction for many of its residents.
Gareth Keene, Chairman of Evans Estates, said: “Our wish is to find a buyer at the right price who will preserve the estate, so that it is not overly commercialised, and preserve the beauty of the place.”
The sale of the Bantham Estate has been highly anticipated and will be one of the most historic sales in Britain once a buyer is found.
Andrew Batt, International Group Editor of PropertyGuru Group, wrote this story. To contact him about this or other stories email andrew@propertyguru.com.sg
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